Many assume that they have to travel far and wide to experience gorgeous scenery, but that simply isn’t the case, especially here in Mississippi. The state is filled with sites guaranteed to impress. From stunning state parks to breathtaking bodies of water, these 11 photos are evidence as to just how amazing America, in particular Mississippi, really is.

1. George B. Cossar State Park, Oakland
Janice Bays
Definitely one of Mississippi's best kept secrets, Cossar State Park is a sportsman’s paradise. Not only does the park’s Enid Lake provide world-class fishing but the vast amount of open space and variety of game that inhabit the park make for wonderful hunting opportunities.
2. Grand Gulf Military Park, Port Gibson
Kristen Veal
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this beautiful 400-acre park includes two forts, a cemetery, a museum, campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, an observation tower, and several restored buildings that date back to the 1800s.
3. Blair Lake, Grenada
Josh Glasz
This stunning Blair Lake sunset is too beautiful for words.
4. Merit Waterpark, near D’Lo
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Living up to its promise to be a "place of peaceful tranquility," this 25-acre park features a beautiful waterfall, old-fashioned swimming hole, and a sand and rock creek-side beach. And since the park’s Rials Creek is spring fed, the water is nice and cold all year long.
5. Clear Springs Lake, near Meadville
Patrick Brown/Glistening Light Photography
This lovely 12-acre spring-fed lake is part of a recreation area that offers camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking.

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6. The Mississippi Gulf Coast
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The breathtaking 62-mile shoreline that makes up Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is perfect for everything from relaxing on a sandy beach to gambling the night away in a world-class casino.
7. Sardis Lake, Sardis
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Attracting millions of visitors annually, the beautiful Sardis Lake is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful fishing opportunities. Since it is located within a state park, visitors have access to other recreational activities, including camping, hunting, boating, swimming, skiing, picnicking, and nature trails (pictured above).
8. Okhissa Lake, Franklin County
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Located in the Homochitto National Forest, Okhissa Lake offers both seclusion and great fishing.
9. D’Lo Waterpark, D’Lo
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Located on the scenic Strong River, D’Lo is the perfect place for canoeing, fishing, swimming, or simply relaxing.
10. Lamar Park, Oxford
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography
Designed as an outdoor arboretum, this breathtaking park is known for its vibrant greenery and stunning gardens – all of which can be appreciated via the park’s walking trails.
11. Jones Bayou, Bolivar County
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography
Winding its way through the Delta, Jones Bayou is known for its picturesque scenery.

Mississippi sure is beautiful; don’t you think? What other amazing locale would you add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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